MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
July 28, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Barry Sanders, Debra Botellio, Phillip Duarte, Edward Correira, David Chaves, David Pottier, Deborah Carr, John McCaul, Scott Martin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mayor O'Connell's list of community updates was in the agenda packet.
To recess at 7:28 P.M. to go back to the meeting of the Committee on Public Property for the Committee of the Whole
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders motioned to recess at 7:28 P.M. to go back to the meeting of the Committee on Public Property for the Committee of the Whole. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
The Council Meeting at 8:23 P.M. to open the opportunity for input by the general public.
To open Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion made to open Public Input without objection.”
Communication from Chief of Police, requesting City to adopt an ordinance similar to the City of Haverhill's banning Cryptocurrency ATMs, citing their frequent use in scams targeting individuals
To refer to the 4 Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills as well as the Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the 4 Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills as well as the Law Department. So Voted..”
Buffington urged the Council to seek three or more demolition bids and encouraged members to consider the property's long-term impact on future generations rather than focusing solely on financial considerations.
To close Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close Public Input. So Voted..”
Communication from Chris Carmichael, Superintendent of Public Buildings, requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice in the amount of $1,645.00 to be transferred from Account #01-493-5200-5399-01 to Account #01-493-5520-5399-01.
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted..”
Communication from John J
To receive and place on file and place in their personnel files
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file and place in their personnel files. So Voted..”
Communication from Mathew J
To refer to the Committee of the Whole
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Whole. So Voted..”
To refer to the Committee of the Council of the Whole for a review on August 4, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee of the Council of the Whole for a review on August 4, 2026. Councilor President Sanders will be absent the day of and request has been made that the Dean, Council Pottier take over for the Council of the Whole that evening. So Voted..”
Communication from Anthony Abreau, Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board, notifying of a Public Meeting for a Site Plan Review for the property at 11 First Street to allow a 2,022 sq
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Communication from Todd Pilling, City Engineer and Chairman of the Earth Removal Board, requesting a temporary extension of Earth Removal Permit 2026 Renewal Pit No. 35, Amrize Northeast, Inc. located off Fremont Street, Taunton.
To on discussion to extend the Earth Removal Permit for 60 days
From the minutes
“Motion was made on discussion to extend the Earth Removal Permit for 60 days. … So Voted..”
Livery License - NEW 1. Gotta Run, LLC located at 7 Berkley Street, Taunton (1 Vehicle).
To refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License. So Voted..”
Petitions: Livery License - NEW 1
To ratify the vote taken in the Committee on Public Property and Information Technology, Item #2
From the minutes
“Motion was made to ratify the vote taken in the Committee on Public Property and Information Technology, Item #2. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Resolutions: None
To refer the grass which is very tall, in front of Dever Drive entering the industrial park to the Taunton Development Corporation for attention
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr motioned to refer the grass which is very tall, in front of Dever Drive entering the industrial park to the Taunton Development Corporation for attention. So Voted..” (Motion: Carr)
That a bid for demolition of the Taunton Nursing Home go out under the bid process with a minimum of three bids
Yes: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, Martin, PottierNo: Duarte, McCaul, Sanders
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr motioned that a bid for demolition of the Taunton Nursing Home go out under the bid process with a minimum of three bids. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, six (6) Councilors voting in favor, three (3) Councilors voting in opposition (Councilors Sanders, Duarte and McCaul). Motion passes..” (Motion: Carr)
To refer to the Chief Financial Officer to provide a list of all city owned property to each Councilor
From the minutes
“Councilor Botellio motioned to refer to the Chief Financial Officer to provide a list of all city owned property to each Councilor. So Voted..” (Motion: Botellio)
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